UC Bearcats basketball team to play in 2019 Paradise Jam in Virgin Islands

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin shouts to his defense in the first half of the NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. The Buckeyes led 27-18 at halftime. (Photo: Sam Greene)

The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team will participate in the 2019 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, tournament directors officially announced Thursday.

Cincinnati, Bowling Green, Fordham, Grand Canyon, Illinois State, Nevada, Valparaiso and Western Kentucky make up the eight-team field that will compete Nov. 22-25 at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas.

Game times and matchups for the 2019 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam will be announced next spring, following the end of the 2018-19 basketball season.

For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, visit www.paradisejam.com.